Syllabus and Schedule

SCHOOL NAME/LOGO

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COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE NAME: Human Nutrition

SEMESTER 

Course Code: COURSE NAME/NUMBER
Semester: SEMESTER
Credits: CREDIT HOURS
Instructor: [Instructor Name]
Email: [Instructor Email]
Office Hours: [Days/Times] or by appointment
Class Location: [Building/Room or Online Platform]
Class Time: [Days/Times]

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course introduces students to the science of human nutrition, exploring how nutrients affect health, development, and disease prevention. Topics include macronutrients, micronutrients, digestion, energy balance, nutrition across the lifespan, and contemporary issues in food and health.

LEARNING GOALS

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Identify and describe essential nutrients and their functions.
• Analyze dietary patterns and assess nutritional adequacy.
• Explain the role of nutrition in health promotion and disease prevention.
• Evaluate nutritional needs across different life stages.
• Discuss current challenges in nutrition, including food safety and public health concerns.

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

Each student will be expected to:

• Complete assignments daily.
• Interact with peers in a respectful, constructive, and professional manner.
• Monitor electronic correspondence from the instructor DAILY.

 WEEKLY COURSE OUTLINE

Required Materials

• Textbook: Basic Concepts in Nutrition (Pressbooks or equivalent open-access resource)
• Additional readings and resources will be posted on the course platform.

COURSE EVALUATION

COURSE POLICIES

• Attendance:
• Late Work:
• Academic Integrity:
• Accessibility:
• ETC.